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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.44, 22,067.56 and 9,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.44, 22,067.56 and 9,710.81 is: 13,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.44 : 22,067.56 = 9,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.44/22,067.56 = 9,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.44x = 22,067.56 × 9,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.44x = 214,293,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,293,961.77/15,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.68

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